Family Friendly Punting
Our 50-minute guided tours along the River Cam are suitable for all the family.
We offer a selection fo fmaily tickets for our shared tours
Family Friendly Punting tours
Being a Family Run business it’s important to us that our Cambridge Punting tours are family friendly.
We offer our best rates for both private and shared tours before 11 am when the river is at its quietest (and coolest on a hot day). In addition, we have family ticket options making our shared tours more affordable for those with children.
Our tours last for approxiamtely 50 minutes and are return trips along the backs. During the tour there is plenty to see to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged. Some of the sights you will see during your tour include the Bridge of Sighs, Kings College Chapel and The Wren Library. In addition, the river is a great place to spot wildlife including ducks, swans and herons. The ducks are often a highlight when children come punting with us! Don’t forget the duck food.
Additionally Nature activity booklets are available for purchase on both private and shared punting tours. 24 fun filled pages to accompany your punting tour in Cambridge.
Book Your Family Punting Tour
All children 12 months plus must be included in the head count.
Family ticket for 4 or 7 includes 1 child under 5 on a lap.
our tour highlights
Family Friendly punting tours
50 Minute return trip
Sit back, relax and enjoy the glide
Private & shared
Choose the tour to suit your family or group
NO BOOKING FEES
Book online for the best
rates and to avoid long
wait times
LIVE AVAILABILITY
Departure times and live availability online, book up
to 30 minutes before
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SMS departure alert – no queuing!
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Guided punting tours with the kids
At Let’s Go Punting, being parents with small children ourselves we love welcoming families and children on board.
We have life jackets available for children should you wish to request one (in advance with our office team) but they are not required as chauffeured punting is an extremely safe activity. We use large wide beam punts with a seating capacity of 12 passengers. These boats are very stable and will not tip over, therefore as long as your children remain seated with their hands and feet inside the punt they will be completely safe.
Children under 1 are classified as babes in arms and whilst not being included in the head count they are very welcome. Prams & Buggys can be left at our check-in (at your own risk).
You are very welcome to bring your own food & drinks on board and prams & strollers can be left at our meeting point.
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From our guests
From iconic views to unforgettable moments, discover why our punting experiences are so loved by guests.
Shared vs Private Punting Tour
There are 2 options for your Cambridge punting tour with us; A private tour or a shared tour.
For private tours, we would recommend booking before 11am when we offer the best value tickets and when the river is at its quietest (and coolest on a hot day).
For shared tours, we have a couple of family friendly ticket options:
- Group of up to 4 people including 1 under 5 (on a lap).
- Group ticket for up to 6 people – with a maximum of 3 adults (over 18’s) in the group.
- Group ticket of up to 7 people inlcuding 1 under 5 (on a lap).
These tickets represent great value for money, again with us offering the best rates for our morning tours departing before 11am.
Know Before You Go
Tours are booked for a specific time. Late arrival will result in a missed or shortened tour.
You will receive a text message 5 minutes before your departure time – to aid social distancing please do not come to our check in until you have received this message.
Additionally, you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board.
Tours booked online are paid for in full at the time of booking. If, however, you would prefer to pay a 30% deposit with the balance due 2 weeks before the booking date please CONTACT US.
Once confirmed, bookings can be amended subject to availability. Tours go ahead in poor weather. More information including cancellation policy can be found here: Terms & Conditions.
